Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G.

Table of Contents:

  • Size Comparison
  • Display Comparison
  • Battery Life
  • Charging Speed
  • Speaker Test
  • Performance
  • Benchmark Performance
  • Camera Comparison
  • Video Quality
  • Overall Verdict

Size Comparison

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Height
151.7 mm
160.8 mm
Width
71.5 mm
74.9 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
8.2 mm
Weight
169 g
185 g
Display Size
6.2 inches
6.4 inches
Screen-to-Body Ratio
~90%
~89%
Build Material
Aluminum Frame, Gorilla Glass Victus
Plastic Frame, Glass Back
Curved Display
Yes (slightly curved edges)
No (flat display)
Bezel Thickness
Minimal bezels (~2mm top/bottom, ~1.5mm sides)
Thin bezels (~2.5mm top/bottom, ~1.8mm sides)




Display Comparison

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Super AMOLED
Size
6.2 inches
6.4 inches
Resolution
FHD+ (2400 x 1080)
FHD+ (2400 x 1080)
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
Pixel Density
~420 PPI
~405 PPI
Brightness
Up to 1300 nits (peak)
Up to 800 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
Infinite
Infinite
HDR Support
HDR10+
HDR10
Eye Comfort Shield
Yes
No
Always On Display
Yes
No
Corning Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass 5
Curved Edges
Flat
Flat
Color Gamut
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
Screen-to-Body Ratio
~90%
~87%

Battery Life

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Battery Capacity
4000mAh
5000mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Li-Po
Endurance Rating
~80 hours (moderate use)
~100 hours (moderate use)
Standby Time
~200 hours
~250 hours
Talk Time
~25 hours
~30 hours
Video Playback
~16 hours
~20 hours
Music Playback
~70 hours
~90 hours
Charging Technology
Fast Charge 2.0, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
Fast Charge 2.0, No Wireless Charging
Charge Time (0-100%)
~1 hour 20 minutes
~1 hour 40 minutes
Wired Charging Speed
25W
25W
Wireless Charging Speed
15W
Yes
Reverse Charging
Yes
Yes

Charging Speed

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Battery Capacity
4000mAh
5000mAh
Wired Charging Speed
25W
25W
Wireless Charging Speed
15W
Not Available
Reverse Wireless Charging
Yes (9W)
Not Available
Charge Time (0-100%)
~1 hour 10 minutes
~1 hour 30 minutes
Fast Charging Technology
Adaptive Fast Charging 2.0
Adaptive Fast Charging
Charging Port
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Included Charger
No (sold separately)
Yes (included in box)




Speaker Test

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Speaker Type
Stereo Speakers
Mono Speaker
Loudness
~85 dB
~75 dB
Sound Quality
Excellent bass, clear mids
Good clarity, decent bass
Dolby Atmos
Yes
No
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone Jack + Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0
Microphone Count
Dual Microphones
Single Microphone
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
No
Audio Formats Supported
MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV
MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV
Volume Control
Physical Volume Buttons
Physical Volume Buttons
Audio Enhancement Features
Adaptive Sound- Clear Boost
None

Performance

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (or Exynos 2100)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
RAM Options
8GB / 12GB
4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage Options
128GB / 256GB
64GB / 128GB
Operating System
Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software Updates
Up to 4 years of OS updates
Up to 3 years of OS updates
GPU
Adreno 660 (Snapdragon 888) or Mali-G78 (Exynos 2100)
Adreno 619
Performance Mode
Yes
No
Benchmark Scores
– Geekbench 5 Single-core: ~1100- Geekbench 5 Multi-core: ~3600
– Geekbench 5 Single-core: ~700- Geekbench 5 Multi-core: ~2000
AI Processing
Dedicated NPU
No dedicated NPU
Multi-tasking Capabilities
Excellent
Good
Thermal Management
Advanced cooling system
Standard cooling system
Game Optimization
Game Booster with various game modes
Basic game optimization

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark Tool
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Geekbench 6
– Single-core
~900
~700
– Multi-core
~3000
~2000
AnTuTu 10
– Overall Score
~800,000
~400,000
– CPU Score
~250,000
~120,000
– GPU Score
~300,000
~100,000
– Memory Score
~150,000
~70,000
– UX Score
~100,000
~40,000
3DMark
– Wild Life
~6000
~2500
– Wild Life Extreme
~1500
~600
– Sling Shot Extreme
~8000
~3000




Camera Comparison

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Rear Cameras
64MP main (f/1.8)- 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)- 64MP telephoto (f/2.0, 3x optical zoom)
50MP main (f/1.8)- 8MP ultra-wide (f/2.2)- 5MP macro
Front Camera
10MP (f/2.2)
13MP (f/2.2)
Video Recording
4K @ 60fps- 1080p @ 240fps- 8K @ 24fps (main camera only)
4K @ 30fps- 1080p @ 120fps
Stabilization
 OIS on main and telephoto<br>- EIS on all cameras
EIS on all cameras
Low-Light Performance
Excellent
Good
Night Mode
Yes
Yes
HDR Support
Yes
Yes
Focus Speed
Fast
Moderate
Color Accuracy
High
Decent
Dynamic Range
Wide
Average
Zoom Capabilities
3x optical zoom- 30x digital zoom
No optical zoom- 5x digital zoom
Microphone Count
Dual microphones
Single microphone
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Scene Optimizer
Yes
Yes

Video Quality

Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
Maximum Resolution
8K @ 24fps
4K @ 30fps
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + EIS
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Low-Light Performance
Excellent
Good
Slow Motion
960fps @ 720p
240fps @ 720p
HDR Support
HDR10+
HDR10
Video Recording Features
Night Mode- Pro Mode- Super Steady
Night Mode- Pro Mode
Audio Quality
Stereo Speakers
Stereo Speakers
Microphone Count
Quad Microphones
Dual Microphones
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Focus Speed
Very Fast
Fast
Color Accuracy
Very High
High
Dynamic Range
Extremely Wide
Wide




Overall Verdict

Pros & Cons

✅ Samsung Galaxy S21 – Pros:

✔ Premium Build – Glass and metal design for a flagship feel.
✔ Superior Display – Dynamic AMOLED 2X with higher brightness.
✔ Better Performance – Flagship Exynos 2100/Snapdragon 888 chip.
✔ Great Camera System – Optical zoom and better night mode.
✔ 8K Video Recording – More professional-quality video capabilities.
✔ Wireless Charging – 15W wireless charging, unlike the A35 5G.

❌ Samsung Galaxy S21 – Cons:

✖ Lower Battery Capacity – 4000mAh vs. 5000mAh in the A35 5G.
✖ Limited Software Updates – Older flagship with fewer future updates.
✖ No Charger in Box – Like most modern flagships, no charger included.

✅ Samsung Galaxy A35 5G – Pros:

✔ Longer Battery Life – 5000mAh battery lasts longer than the S21.
✔ More Affordable – Offers great value for the price.
✔ Decent Camera for Mid-Range – 50MP main sensor captures good details.
✔ Newer Software Support – Will receive longer updates than the S21.

❌ Samsung Galaxy A35 5G – Cons:

✖ Weaker Processor – Exynos 1380 is far behind the S21’s Snapdragon 888.
✖ No Telephoto Zoom – Lacks the optical zoom feature of the S21.
✖ No Wireless Charging – Unlike the S21, wireless charging is absent.
✖ Plastic Build – Doesn’t feel as premium as the S21.

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